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Sony fixes PlayStation 3 gaming console clock bug
Published: 2nd Mar 2010 07:25:25
Sony says it has fixed a bug that halted play for millions of gamers on older models of its PlayStation 3 (PS3) gaming console for more than a day.
It said the problem had been caused by a bug in the console's clock, which recognised 2010 "as a leap year".
On Monday, Sony urged owners of the "Fat" model to stop using the machine as it could result in errors in some functionality or the loss of data.
The issue did not affect newer PS3 Slim systems sold since September last year.
"Having the internal clock date change from 29 February to 1 March (both GMT), we have verified that the symptoms are now resolved and that users are able to use their PS3 normally," Sony spokesman Patrick Seybold said on the PlayStation blog.
The Japanese electronics giant advised PS3 owners to adjust the clock settings manually if they still had problems connecting to the internet or playing games.
The PlayStation Network is used by millions around the world.
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